Episode 20 - Is My Child Autistic? Early Signs and More - A Parent Q&A

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If you've found yourself Googling "is my child autistic?" at 2am, this episode is for you. We sit down with consultant clinical psychologist, Dr Freya Spicer-White, to get honest, clear answers to the questions that so many parents are asking — but may be too worried to say out loud.

In this episode:

• How to tell the difference between the early signs of autism and a developmental quirk
• Does autism run in siblings - and what that means for your family
• Navigating diagnosis process - those all important questions
• When autism and ADHD overlap - and what that means
• Can a diagnosis changes over time?
• Could I have caused my child's autism?
• Is it ok to call on Google and AI when it comes to autism?
• When and how to push for a second opinion

If you're in the thick of it, or just starting to wonder - this one will help you feel less alone and more prepared for whatever comes next.

For more detail on the topics covered, explore our previous episodes where we dive into many of these subjects in more depth.

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